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2023 DAILYLAW 4911 (PNJ)

NAVEEN MEHMI v. STATE OF PUNJAB

CRM-M/16601/2026 · 2026-04-07

Rupinderjit Chahal

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CRM-M-16601 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 236 NAVEEN MEHMI STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE Present:- M for the petitioner. Mr. Amit Shukla, DAG, Punjab. ***** RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) 1. Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case under Sections 127(2), 118(1), 115(2), 351(2), Station Division 8, District Police Commissionerate Ludhiana 2. On the BNSS, 2023 read with Section 438 of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.0053 dated 13.02.2026, registered under Sections 127(2), 118(1), 115(2), 351(2), 3(5) of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Division 8, District Police Commissionerate Ludhiana. 16601-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: NAVEEN MEHMI Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Vikrant K. Vij, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amit Shukla, DAG, Punjab. ***** RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case FIR No.0053 dated 13.02.2026, registered under Sections 127(2), 118(1), 115(2), 351(2), Station Division 8, District Police Commissionerate Ludhiana On 25.03.2026, the following order “Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 read with Section 438 of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.0053 dated 13.02.2026, registered under Sections 127(2), 118(1), 115(2), 351(2), 3(5) of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Division 8, District Police Commissionerate Ludhiana. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-16601-2026 Date of decision: 07.04.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.0053 dated 13.02.2026, registered under Sections 127(2), 118(1), 115(2), 351(2), 3(5) of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Division 8, District Police Commissionerate Ludhiana. following order was passed by this Court: - Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 read with Section 438 of Cr.P.C. is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.0053 dated 13.02.2026, registered under Sections 127(2), 118(1), 115(2), 351(2), 3(5) of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Division 8, District Police Commissionerate Ludhiana. ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.0053 dated 13.02.2026, registered 3(5) of BNS, 2023, at Police Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C. is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.0053 dated 13.02.2026, registered under Sections 127(2), 118(1), 115(2), 351(2), 3(5) of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Division 8, District GURPREET 2026.04.09 10:22 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-16601 petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further contends that the petitioner has no concern with the said offence and the allegations levelled against him are vague. Learne occurred on 09.02.2026 but the FIR in question was registered on 13.02.2026 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 04 days, casting a serious doubt on the prosecution story. He further contends that the complainant has of the weapon from which the petitioner inflicted injuries to him and also the fact as to how he came to know about the names of accused persons, which further makes his version highly improbable. No recovery is to Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent time to file status report in the matter. investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, he shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated investigation. 16601-2026 2 Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further contends that the petitioner has no concern with the said offence and the allegations levelled against him are vague. Learned counsel contends that the said incident occurred on 09.02.2026 but the FIR in question was registered on 13.02.2026 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 04 days, casting a serious doubt on the prosecution story. He further contends that the complainant has not explained the nature or description of the weapon from which the petitioner inflicted injuries to him and also the fact as to how he came to know about the names of accused persons, which further makes his version highly improbable. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. Notice of motion. On asking of the Court, Mr. Ravinder S Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent time to file status report in the matter. Adjourned to 07.04.2026. In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, he shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner hall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023.” Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated 25.03.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner ha investigation. counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further contends that the petitioner has no concern with the said offence and the allegations levelled against d counsel contends that the said incident occurred on 09.02.2026 but the FIR in question was registered on 13.02.2026 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 04 days, casting a serious doubt on the prosecution story. He further contends not explained the nature or description of the weapon from which the petitioner inflicted injuries to him and also the fact as to how he came to know about the names of accused persons, which further makes his version highly be effected from the petitioner. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. On asking of the Court, Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State and seeks time to file status report in the matter. In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, he shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner hall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined the counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further contends that the petitioner has no concern with the said offence and the allegations levelled against d counsel contends that the said incident occurred on 09.02.2026 but the FIR in question was registered on 13.02.2026 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 04 days, casting a serious doubt on the prosecution story. He further contends not explained the nature or description of the weapon from which the petitioner inflicted injuries to him and also the fact as to how he came to know about the names of accused persons, which further makes his version highly be effected from the petitioner. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called ingh, DAG, State and seeks In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, he shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner hall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of joined the GURPREET 2026.04.09 10:22 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-16601 4. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions Kumar, has submitted that the petitioner ha longer required for further investigation. 5. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under Section 482(2) of the BNSS 07.04.2026 Gurpreet 16601-2026 3 Learned counsel for the State, on instructions has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and longer required for further investigation. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the order dated 25.03.2026 passed by this Court, is made absolute. The petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under Section 482(2) of the BNSS. i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No ii) Whether reportable? Yes/No Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from ASI Raj joined the investigation and is no In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the passed by this Court, is made absolute. The petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No from ASI Raj no In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the passed by this Court, is made absolute. The petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.04.09 10:22 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.